Player in Profile: Utica College's Jessica Berry

Tuesday

Nov 30, 2010 at 12:01 AMNov 30, 2010 at 7:26 PM

LET US PROFILE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PLAYER

The Observer-Dispatch would like to feature student athletes from high school and college. Please submit the following information and a photo to sports@uticaod.com. Also include a phone number of that person for verification purposes.

LET US PROFILE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PLAYER

The Observer-Dispatch would like to feature student athletes from high school and college. Please submit the following information and a photo to sports@uticaod.com. Also include a phone number of that person for verification purposes.

In three sentences, explain what you enjoy most about your sport.
Who inspires you?
What was your finest moment in your sport.

JESSICA BERRY

Age: 22

Team: Utica College women’s basketball

Position: Forward

Favorite pro athlete: LeBron James

Favorite pro team: Any team from Philadelphia

Favorite class: Any and all of my criminal justice courses

Favorite movie: “Dirty Dancing”

Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”

Favorite actor: Adam Sandler

Favorite song: “Semi-Charmed Life”

Favorite band or musician: Third Eye Blind

In three sentences, explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.

I enjoy the fast-paced speed of the game. I enjoy the fans and crowds that cheer us on and are so dedicated to us each game. Most of all I enjoy my teammates and coaches.

What is one of your most memorable moments?

In the 2010 Empire 8 Conference Championship game vs. Ithaca College ... in the final possession where Devon Croll lobbed in a pass from out of bounds to me for the buzzer-beating, conference-winning shot.

Tell us about someone who inspires you and why?

My coach, Michele Davis, inspires me the most. Each practice, game or even regular day, she brings a very intense, competitive and passionate love for the game with her.